RichardStep Strengths and Weaknesses Aptitude Test (RSWAT) (Free)

strengths weaknesses aptitude test rswat logo

NOTE: Per cease & desist letter from Ken L. Andersen @ Gallup, this site, test, and all works are in no way associated with any Gallup, Clifton, or StrengthsFinder product. I recommend going to strengthsfinder.com if you are looking for the official StrengthsFinder line of tests.

What is an aptitude? Some skill or innate quality.
What is a strength? Something you’re good at.
What’s a weakness? Something that could be holding you back.

The RichardStep Strengths and Weaknesses Aptitude Test (RSWAT) will help you find what you’re especially good at, while making sure you don’t miss the potential bumps in your personal development journey. You’ll find your top 3 strengths and the 1 main weakness (or constraint) that may be holding you back from being a better you.

These questions and results were crafted and designed by me to be positive, useful, relevant, and in-line with psychometric test creation methods. I want the whole experience (test and results) to lift you up rather than knock you down while making sure you pay attention to both strengths and weaknesses.

Now get on to discovering your strengths, potential opportunities, and your power inside!

Questions for the RSWAT:

I’m always looking to improve these tools. The following five questions are optional. They will be put to good use on this site if you choose to answer them. I appreciate the consideration.
What are you looking for when using self-help tools and resources?
What specifically seems to be missing from most self-help websites?
For a self-help tool you really enjoyed, what made it stand out?
What features are you really looking for in self-help websites?
What area of self-help do you wish had more tools available?
Have fun finding your strengths and potential opportunities! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
1 You think we are all part of something larger 1 2 3 4 5
2 You tend to look to the past to understand the present 1 2 3 4 5
3 You enjoy time alone for musing and reflection 1 2 3 4 5
4 You feel being a focused expert is better than a broad generalist 1 2 3 4 5
5 You are a bridge builder for different cultures 1 2 3 4 5
6 You always look for the positive side of things 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 6% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
7 You are intrigued by the unique qualities of each person 1 2 3 4 5
8 You do things just to experience it for yourself 1 2 3 4 5
9 You believe that performance is the ultimate yardstick 1 2 3 4 5
10 You like to constantly ask “what if?” 1 2 3 4 5
11 You feel more pulled to people you know already 1 2 3 4 5
12 You are a private person 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 11% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
13 You anticipate the needs of others 1 2 3 4 5
14 You are quick to smile and for no other reason than being alive 1 2 3 4 5
15 You learn to learn or out of interest, not just to be the best 1 2 3 4 5
16 You feel that excuses and rationalizations are totally unacceptable 1 2 3 4 5
17 You feel everyone should have a chance to show their worth 1 2 3 4 5
18 You feel your good name depends on following through 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 17% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
19 You are interested in people’s histories 1 2 3 4 5
20 You tend to modify your objectives to meet others’ plans 1 2 3 4 5
21 You feel only action matters at the end of the day 1 2 3 4 5
22 You enjoy winning others over to your side 1 2 3 4 5
23 You feel like work without clear direction is very frustrating 1 2 3 4 5
24 One success helps but the itch to do more returns soon 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 23% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
25 You enjoy the challenge of meeting new people 1 2 3 4 5
26 You set up routines, goals, timelines, and deadlines 1 2 3 4 5
27 You tailor your teaching style to match the learner 1 2 3 4 5
28 You always see the potential in others 1 2 3 4 5
29 You take mental ownership of anything you commit to 1 2 3 4 5
30 You are always looking for an edge above others 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 28% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
31 You are confident in your judgments 1 2 3 4 5
32 You read a lot in order to add more info to your mental archives 1 2 3 4 5
33 You feel a constant need to keep your mind busy 1 2 3 4 5
34 You like to use stories to make a point 1 2 3 4 5
35 You keep a look out for the signs of growth in people 1 2 3 4 5
36 You can see past a problem and mentally move on 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 34% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
37 You enjoy breaking the ice and making a connection with people 1 2 3 4 5
38 You are not frightened with confrontation 1 2 3 4 5
39 You are perpetually in pursuit of challenge 1 2 3 4 5
40 You are a keen observer of other people’s needs 1 2 3 4 5
41 You get a jolt of energy when a new idea comes to you 1 2 3 4 5
42 No one can tell you what to think – you decide 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 40% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
43 You keep everyone on task and on point 1 2 3 4 5
44 You give off an aura of certainty 1 2 3 4 5
45 You are impatient with errors or ambiguity 1 2 3 4 5
46 You want to help people experience success 1 2 3 4 5
47 You feel fear should be used as fuel to do something 1 2 3 4 5
48 You like to take charge 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 45% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
49 You are energized by complex and unfamiliar problems 1 2 3 4 5
50 You feel no one person should be ignored 1 2 3 4 5
51 You find a wide variety of things very interesting 1 2 3 4 5
52 You enjoy analyzing the symptoms of a problem 1 2 3 4 5
53 You are attracted to the “go-getters” in life and social situations 1 2 3 4 5
54 You tend to adjust things to their most useful states 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 51% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
55 You are at your best in dynamic situations 1 2 3 4 5
56 You enjoy bringing things, subjects, and topics back to life 1 2 3 4 5
57 You find ideas thrilling and invigorating 1 2 3 4 5
58 You value responsibility and high ethics 1 2 3 4 5
59 You believe a relationship only has value if it is genuine 1 2 3 4 5
60 You ignore actions that don’t bring you closer to your goal 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 57% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
61 You want rules to be clear and applied to everyone equally 1 2 3 4 5
62 Unforeseen detours are expected and welcomed 1 2 3 4 5
63 You believe the present is unstable 1 2 3 4 5
64 You love finding a simple ‘hidden’ truth behind a complex subject 1 2 3 4 5
65 You firmly believe that life is not a popularity contest 1 2 3 4 5
66 You believe favoritism is unfair and must be avoided 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 62% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
67 You like to figure out the best way to get things done 1 2 3 4 5
68 You are energized by challenging other people 1 2 3 4 5
69 You are sure things happen for a reason 1 2 3 4 5
70 You feel the need to compare 1 2 3 4 5
71 You have a burning desire to be heard 1 2 3 4 5
72 You think people waste time trying to impose their views on others 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 68% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
73 You are logical and rigorous 1 2 3 4 5
74 You are detail oriented and expect the same from others 1 2 3 4 5
75 You ask “When can we start?” 1 2 3 4 5
76 You want to include people and make them feel part of the group 1 2 3 4 5
77 You can easily evaluate situations and decisions 1 2 3 4 5
78 You can sort through life’s clutter and find the best route 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 74% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
79 You collect data or things because they interest you 1 2 3 4 5
80 Excellence is your goal – not being average 1 2 3 4 5
81 You enjoy standing out from the crowd 1 2 3 4 5
82 You enjoy trying new things on a regular basis 1 2 3 4 5
83 The possibilities of the future fascinate you 1 2 3 4 5
84 You like to talk about things everyone can agree on 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 79% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
85 You can sense the emotion of those around you 1 2 3 4 5
86 You are energized by living in the moment 1 2 3 4 5
87 You are energized by mental activity 1 2 3 4 5
88 You can work long hours without burning out 1 2 3 4 5
89 You actively seek ways to improve in your weaknesses 1 2 3 4 5
90 You feel any studying is useful as long as you get to learn 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 85% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
91 You challenge people to be clear and honest 1 2 3 4 5
92 You believe success is more than money and prestige 1 2 3 4 5
93 You feel the need to bring ideas and events to life 1 2 3 4 5
94 You constantly search for patterns and connections 1 2 3 4 5
95 You actively overcome resistance and confusion 1 2 3 4 5
96 You are drawn to the process of learning 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 91% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
97 You are normally very careful and vigilant 1 2 3 4 5
98 You try new things just to know the outcome 1 2 3 4 5
99 You want to be seen as credible and successful 1 2 3 4 5
100 You like to explain, describe, speak, or write 1 2 3 4 5
101 You are very generous with praise 1 2 3 4 5
102 You feel your work must be meaningful 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 96% of the test! 1=Disagree | 5=Agree
103 You hear the unvoiced concerns and questions 1 2 3 4 5
104 People look to you to describe vision of what is to come 1 2 3 4 5
105 You are comfortable with intimacy 1 2 3 4 5
106 You believe we are all equally important 1 2 3 4 5
Marvelous! You’ve completed 100% of the test!

You made it! Congratulations! :)

( Please share this with your friends. It really does help – thank you, kindly! :) )